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Whole Foods continues drive to overturn Philadelphia union election
An NLRB hearing officer last week rejected the chain’s allegations that UFCW Local 1776 interfered in the vote, but the grocer said it “remains confident” that regulators will ultimately affirm its claims.
By Sam Silverstein • May 6, 2025 -
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FreshDirect returns to former East Coast markets
Nearly three years after exiting several counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware, the online grocer is resuming services in those areas.
By Peyton Bigora • May 6, 2025 -
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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Walmart opens first new Supercenter in 4 years
The retailer’s location in Texas, which is its first “Store of the Future” in the U.S., is focused on innovation and caters offerings to regional customers.
By Dani James • May 5, 2025 -
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Instacart posts strong order growth amid macroeconomic turmoil
For the first quarter, the grocery technology company recorded its highest number of orders, gross transaction value and total revenue since going public.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2025 -
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9 notable grocery executive changes from April
Associated Grocers named a permanent president and CEO, while two companies appointed new chief supply chain officers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • May 5, 2025 -
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Associated Grocers names David Politz as president and CEO
Politz, who has worked for the Louisiana grocery wholesaler since 1985, previously served as its interim chief executive.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2025 -
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C&S to shutter Florida distribution center, costing 500 jobs
The grocery company did not say why it elected to close the facility in the town of Baldwin.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2025 -
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Circana taps another Kroger executive
Cara Pratt will oversee retail and media strategies in the newly created role of president of global retail and media beginning later this month.
By Peyton Bigora • May 2, 2025 -
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Instacart buys e-commerce solutions provider Wynshop
Instacart said the acquisition will bolster its expertise as it looks to deepen retailer partnerships with its expanding technology lineup.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2025 -
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Flashfood names its first woman CEO
Jordan Schenck is taking over the helm from Nicholas Bertram at a time of rapid growth for the food waste technology company.
By Peyton Bigora • May 1, 2025 -
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Sprouts, Natural Grocers post healthy foot traffic growth
Both food retailers saw visits to their stores rise more quickly than the grocery industry as a whole during the first quarter, Placer.ai reported.
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Tariffs could squeeze independent grocers, NGA tells FTC
The trade group said levies on imports could spur price increases and shortages that put smaller retailers at a disadvantage when dealing with suppliers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2025 -
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Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer
Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.
By Dani James • April 29, 2025 -
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Q&AHow AI could impact grocery pricing and private label
Technology is giving retailers new ways to tie their customer data with advanced predictive technology, said Wesley Bean, president and COO of Engage3.
By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025 -
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Shoppers expect to spend 8% more on groceries this summer than a year ago, survey finds
The majority of people who took part in a recent KPMG poll said they think tariffs will push up grocery prices — a higher percentage than for any other category of goods.
By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025 -
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Hy-Vee shutters 2 production facilities
The grocer will maintain ownership of both Iowa-based sites, but bring the preparation of prepared foods and fresh-cut produce into its stores.
By Peyton Bigora • April 25, 2025 -
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President of Giant Eagle’s c-store business steps down
The retailer’s top leader for the past two years said she’s no longer part of the business as GetGo inches closer to finalizing its sale to Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2025 -
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T&T Supermarket expands to Southern California
The Canada-based Asian grocery chain plans to open its fifth U.S. location in Irvine in late 2026.
By Sam Silverstein • April 25, 2025 -
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Aldi bets on Sin City
The discounter opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas metropolitan area as part of efforts to strengthen its footprint in the West.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 25, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart takes a page from Costco’s playbook
The supercenter retailer’s growing gas station business can drive trips as well as tie in with its membership program and e-commerce services.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 25, 2025 -
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Raley’s to pay nearly $400K to settle claims it sold expired drugs
Five California district attorneys accused the grocer of selling expired drugs about six years after the retailer settled similar claims.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 24, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA promotes 2 executives to top posts
The grocery company appointed Sanja Krajnovic as chief supply chain officer and Keith Nicks as chief commercial and digital officer.
By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2025 -
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Heritage Grocers continues executive shuffle
Tony’s Fresh Market’s CEO will take on the newly created role of chief transformation officer for the Hispanic grocery company.
By Peyton Bigora • April 23, 2025 -
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly, its VP of fuel and convenience says.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2025 -
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Kroger to close 2 restaurants
The grocer is shuttering Kitchen 1883 eateries in Union, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, but plans to continue operating a third location in a supermarket next to its headquarters.
By Sam Silverstein • April 22, 2025
